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Public Transport

Canberra

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Public Transport

ACTION is Canberra's public bus service, which covers most tourist sites and suburbs. On the bus you can pay with the prepaid MyWay smartcard or cash. The Canberra light rail operates between Gungahlin Place and Canberra City, travelling along Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue. With Greyhound (www.greyhound.com.au), there are also regular bus services that operate from Canberra to Sydney about 3–3.5 hours by dual carriage highway. The bus terminal is located in the Jolimont Centre, 61 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City.

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Canberra Airport (CBR)
Canberra Airport is located 7 kilometres east of the city centre. There are no direct flights to international destinations, but there are direct connections to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. The Airport Express shuttle "Bus route Rapid 3" operates from the airport to the city centre. The trip takes about 20 minutes. Buses leave every …
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Public Transport
ACTION is Canberra's public bus service, which covers most tourist sites and suburbs. On the bus you can pay with the prepaid MyWay smartcard or cash. The Canberra light rail operates between Gungahlin Place and Canberra City, travelling along Flemington Road and Northbourne Avenue. With Greyhound (www.greyhound.com.au), there are also regular bus services that operate from …
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Taxi
Uber, Ola, DiDi, Shebah and GoCatch ridesharing apps are used in Canberra. You can also phone for a taxi, hire one from a stand or flag one down in the street. It is advisable to check prices before jumping in a taxi, and do not forget to add the per kilometre fare depending on time …
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Postal Service
Post offices are located throughout the city and in suburban shopping centres. Stamps are also available from newsagents. If you want to mail letters, look for red post boxes around …
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Pharmacy
In Canberra, and Australia more broadly, there are several major pharmacy chains where you can pick up over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, personal care items, and more. The major pharmacy chains are Chemist Warehouse, TerryWhite Chemmart, Priceline Pharmacy, Amcal, Blooms The Chemist and Capital Chemist. It's always worth checking the opening hours as these can …
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Telephone
Country code: +61 Area code: …
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Electricity
Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if …
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